October 6, 2025
Telecel Ghana climaxed its annual SME Month with the Telecel Business Runway 2025 — a dynamic forum held at the Labadi Beach Hotel under the theme “Gen Z Impact: Skills, Money and Mindset.” The event equipped young entrepreneurs with practical skills, financial insights, and digital tools to scale their businesses.
Opening the programme, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana, urged participants to focus on “skills, money, and mindset” as the core pillars of business growth. She reaffirmed Telecel’s mission to support young entrepreneurs with training, networks, visibility, and digital resources.
The event featured expert sessions led by Sam Rodgers (Wild Fusion Ghana), Kojo Junior (content creator), Jahzara Agyemang (JTE Business Consult), Nelson Amo (Innohub), and Edward Mawudem (Absa Bank). Discussions centered on content strategy, authenticity in storytelling, funding opportunities, and investor readiness.
Government support was expressed by Mohammed Saani Adams, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, who emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to institutionalizing SMEs to drive Ghana’s economy.
Participants benefited from on-site business registration services by the Registrar-General’s Department, tax orientation by the Ghana Revenue Authority, and a vibrant vendor market for small businesses. Entrepreneurs also explored three new SME-focused connectivity products launched by Telecel Ghana — Boss Plan, One Business Mobile, and Your Business Online — designed to enhance digital presence and operational efficiency.
Entrepreneur Genevieve Dzifa Akpalu, founder of The AG Shop, shared that she left the event with a registered business, a clearer understanding of tax filing, and new customers from the vendor market.
Now in its ninth year, Telecel SME Month remains a key initiative supporting Ghana’s entrepreneurship ecosystem — empowering young innovators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive.
Source: B&FT
